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Rear Quarter Window Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation (See PRECAUTION ).
  2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  4. REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
  6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX FRONT  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE NO.2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE NO.3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
  11. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY 
  12. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH 
  13. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  17. SEPARATE REAR NO.1 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER LH 
  18. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE ROPE HOOK  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE NO.2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 1: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body & Glass From Interior
      G05274289Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and the interior and exterior ornaments.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Quarter Window Assembly LH
      G05274290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    4. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  24. CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with a non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.